Qualifying Paper General Comprehensive Examination

1. A comprehensive examination committee is generally comprised of three to five members, at least two must be members of the UL Lafayette Graduate Faculty. In all cases, the committee must be chaired by a member of the Graduate Faculty. The UL Lafayette Graduate Faculty members shall constitute a simple majority of the committee.
2. A qualifying paper consisting of a comprehensive review of the literature on a selected topic is required in place of a general comprehensive examination.
3. Satisfactory completion of the qualifying paper shall be determined by vote of the qualifying paper committee.